Family Digests Second Annual Best Companies for African Americans Awards

After extensive analysis of more than 775 U.S. corporations, seven (7) companies have been selected as recipients of awards as FAMILY DIGESTS Best Companies for African Americans - 2004.

Danville, CA (PRWEB) June 4, 2004 --- It is our pleasure to announce that after extensive analysis of more than 775 U.S. corporations, seven (7) companies have been selected as recipients of awards as Family Digests Best Companies for African Americans - 2004. On behalf of Family Digests more than 2.6 million African American readers, we congratulate these outstanding organizations for the opportunities for advancement that they provide to African Americans, and indeed, to all Americans.

Family Digests extensive Best Companies survey explores each companys work-family programs, flexible-work policies, hiring procedures, and mentoring programs. The enduring characteristic of Family Digests survey is its focus on the results of company efforts as demonstrated by the proportion of African Americans who hold decision-making positions.

The seven (7) Best Companies for African Americans for 2004 being honored are:

·Cigna
·Cingular Wireless
·Denny's Restaurants
·Morgan Stanley
·New York Life Insurance
·Proctor & Gamble
·Washington Mutual

The companies will be honored at an Awards Breakfast held at the Riviera Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, NV on July 3rd, and will be published in the June 2004 issue of Family Digest magazine.

The survey results will be distributed to the White House, members of the Cabinet, members of Congress - to include the Congressional Black Caucus, more than 300 Black civic & professional organizations and media outlets, general media outlets, and more than 200 universities - to include more than 100 historically Black colleges & universities. We want America to know which companies are meeting the challenge of a diverse workforce. In this second year of the award, were continuing to make this project compelling and valuable to African Americans and the companies that enjoy the pleasure of their talent.

Family Digest is Black Americas Number 1 Relationship & Family Magazine. Family Digest provides readers positive information on love & marriage, powerful insights for strengthening our families, secrets for raising happy children, strategies for bettering important relationships, expert advice for improving the health of every member of the family, delicious recipes that take soul food to new heights, interviews with African American Celebrities who are dedicated to strengthening their families, discounts on rental cars, hotel rooms, plus so much more! -- all conveniently delivered to homes throughout the year. A current special subscription offer is two years (10 issues) for the low price of only $15.95.

Media passes for the Awards Breakfast are available by contacting Sheldon Dennis at 925-838-4800 ext 15.